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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,768.52, 13,145.22 and 3,571.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,768.52, 13,145.22 and 3,571.02 is: 5,353.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,768.52 : 13,145.22 = 3,571.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,768.52/13,145.22 = 3,571.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,768.52x = 13,145.22 × 3,571.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,768.52x = 46,941,843.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,941,843.52/8,768.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,353.45

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